Day1(12/8, Saturday)

Suzhou North-Changsha South-Mawangdui Han Tomb-Taiping Old Street-Pozi Street-Dufujiang Pavilion-Tianxin Pavilion-Bamboo Slips Museum-7 Days Chain (Yingbin Road) Store,

Day2(Sunday, 12/9)

Changsha Station-Yueyang Station-Yueyang Tower-Lusu Tomb-Nanfu Street-Yueyang Station-Changsha Station-7Days Chain (Yingbin Road) Store,

Day3(Monday, 12/10)

Juzizhou-Hunan University-Yuelu Academy-Aiwan Pavilion-Temporary Command Post of the Ninth Theater Area-Gulushan Temple-Huangxing Tomb-Furong Square-7Days Chain (Yingbin Road) Store,

Day3(Tuesday, 12/11)

Hunan Province Museum-South Changsha-North Suzhou

The year-end tourist season is here!!

The annual year-end tourist season is here again. Because the children have already started to go to primary school, this time it is only me and adult LP who will travel together. Because I still miss my children, I have to compress the travel time as much as possible, shortening it from one week in previous years to four days this time, giving me a feeling of being trapped.

Because of the four-day time limit, the choice of destination is quite troublesome. First, it is better not to be too far away, which will lead to too high transportation time costs; second, it is better to be a city with history, which can satisfy our desire to understand ancient culture; third, it is better to be a place with delicious food, which can fill the appetite for trying different foods. Because of the popularity of national treasures, several major museum cities have naturally become options for our destinations. Among the alternative cities, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Nanjing are very close to home and visit frequently during normal times, so they were first excluded; Shenyang is too far away, so they were second excluded; Shanbo, Henan and Beijing have been to, so they were also excluded; and finally I made a choice between Wuhan and Changsha. Thinking of He Jiong, Huang Bo and Lei Jia's wonderful interpretations of history in the national treasures, Chairman Mao's Qinyuan Spring Changsha, and the song and cry defense of Changsha, our thoughts sink in Changsha, so let's go and see Xin Tiao, Minfang Lei, Changsha Kiln, Juzizhou and Yuelu Mountain.

I immediately did my homework on the round-trip trip to Changsha. Considering the pain of Suzhou not having an airport (transportation to Shanghai Hongqiao in the morning was inconvenient), I was afraid of wasting my energy on catching the early flight, so we finally chose the high-speed train trip and the itinerary was finalized in this way: going to G1772, starting from Suzhou North Railway Station at 07:12, and arriving at Changsha South Railway Station at 12:58; returning G578, starting from Changsha South Railway Station at 14:51, and arriving at Suzhou North Railway Station at 20: 14. The entire subway and high-speed rail take about the same time as flying. It feels very convenient. While traveling, you can rest in peace and avoid the fatigue of catching the plane. This is something we must thank President Tie.

On the first day, visit the Han Tomb in Mawangdui and check in the landmark

We got up early and went out to the subway station to wait for the door to open. We took the first bus on Line 2 to Suzhou North Railway Station. It took about 37 minutes to check the timetable. The subway runs completely on time. When we arrive at the train station, there is still some time before the train leaves. Compared with other means of transportation, it is truly reliable.

We stood on the platform and waited for the train. The weather in Jiangnan in December was wet and cold. When the north wind blew, we felt a little shivering. It didn't take long for the train to arrive. After getting on the train, it was time to catch up on sleep. I was groggy all the way. When I woke up, I found that the train had reached a mountain. Due to the arrival of cold air, the heavy snow all day covered the place with a thin cotton coat. After looking at the map, it turned out that this was the famous Dabie Mountains. Take photos and record the beautiful scenery.

The high-speed railway arrived at Changsha South Railway Station on time at 12:58. The newly designed railway station is very convenient to transfer to the subway. Taking advantage of the convenience of backpacking, we chose to take Line 2 directly to the Mawangdui Han Tomb. According to the previous strategy, all the cultural relics here have been transferred to the new Hunan Museum, leaving behind pictures and tombs. If you go and learn about it, you can pave the way for your future visit to the Hunan Museum.

The subway comes to Wanjiali Square Station. After leaving the station, go north along Wanjiali Road. Turn west on Guhan Road and you will reach Mawangdui Hospital in Hunan Province. I can't believe that the world-famous Mawangdui Han Tomb is preserved in this hospital.

After entering the gate of Mawangdui Hospital and walking on the right, you can see the sign of the Han tomb in a short while. Following the instructions, we went up the path and arrived at the exhibition hall of the No. 3 Han tomb. This No. 3 Han tomb is said to be the tomb of the second generation Hou Lixi--the tomb of Xin Zhui's son. Xin Zhui's tomb No. 1 has been backfilled and protected, so we have no chance to see it. The exhibition hall has a steel-frame structure, simple facilities and small area. There is a small room at the entrance of the exhibition hall, which is a simple ticket checking office. There is an old man guarding it here. Don't ignore it. You will be embarrassed after entering the entrance of the exhibition hall. Tickets are charged 2 yuan. The old man repeatedly stated: "This exhibition hall is mainly a photo exhibition, and all the objects have been transferred to the Hunan Province Museum." One thing that makes people happy is that even if everything is moved away, there are still pictures to see. In addition, there is also a "big pit" that we cannot take away for us to visit.

I felt at the scene that the scale of the tomb was still quite grand. In ancient times when production efficiency was low, excavation really took a long time. Through this scale, we can see the glory of this family back then.

After visiting the Mawangdui Han Tomb, it was not yet time to get off work. We planned to go to the hotel to drop off the packages first to reduce the burden of walking. Changsha's public transportation is very convenient. The city's transportation can be reached in about an hour. It takes a short time to get to the hotel by bus. After a short rest at the hotel, we traveled light and took the subway straight to Taiping Old Street and Pozi Street. I hope to enjoy Changsha's delicious food and visit Dufujiang Pavilion and Tianxin Pavilion.

In a short while, we arrived at Taiping Old Street, a holy place for food check-in. From the street corner, we were filled with various Internet celebrity stinky tofu shops. The stinky tofu here is completely different from the ones in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. It is mainly blue-black stinky tofu. After frying, a small hole is drilled in the center of the tofu, the seasoning is dropped and then mixed with various seasonings. The crispy skin and fragrant seasonings are really delicious enjoyment. We tasted Wenheyou Lao Changsha stinky tofu at the street entrance. The price varied according to different cooking methods and ingredients, and each serving cost about 10 yuan.

Walking along the street and eating, I tasted the slightly sweet sugar-oil cake and the fragrant and crispy plum vegetable and pork cakes. It was really cool.

In the middle section of Taiping Street, there is a special ancient building, which is Jia Yi's former residence. Jia Yi is famous when it comes to talking about it. He is the author of the famous "On the Qin Dynasty" and "On Ji Storage and Disruption". He is a famous political commentator, thinker and litterateur in the Western Han Dynasty. It is said that his former residence was built during the reign of Emperor Wen of the Western Han Dynasty and was the residence of King Taifu of Changsha. It is known as the "source of Huxiang Culture". It is Changsha's iconic cultural heritage as the "Hometown of Qu Jia." It is a key cultural relics protection unit in Hunan Province. It is the earliest former residence of a celebrity in China. It has the oldest existing ancient well that is in continuous use to this day. A total of about 64 renovations have been carried out since the Emperor Wu Dynasty, the most recent one being in 1998. Jia Yi's former residence can be entered with an ID card. Jia Yi's bronze statue and his works are enshrined here. Jia Yi's life and thoughts are introduced. Children's shoes who are interested in history can go in and have a look.

Go south along Taiping Street to the end and you will reach Pozi Street. The most famous part of this street is Changsha Huo Palace. It is a well-known "Chinese Time-honored Brand" enterprise at home and abroad. It is known as the source of Hunan snacks and the main representative of Hunan cuisine. It has a far-reaching historical heritage. But because I had already eaten a lot of snacks, I only went to the Fire Palace to visit it. The exterior decoration of the building here is like a palace. There are many red lanterns hanging on the high door of the store. It is very cheerful and generous. The attitude of the waiters is very good and polite.

I thought Pozi Street was very long, and I was thinking about what to eat for dinner, but I accidentally crossed the border. Because it started to rain, I couldn't be bothered to walk back, so I had to go astray, find a firewood shop, and eat a pot of yellow duck barking (angs-slayed fish). The term firewood has never heard of before. It feels like a pot stew on a clay stove. After the clerk quickly cooked it on the spot, she watched helplessly as she poured a large bowl of peppers into the pot. It was too late to stop. For those who are not used to spicy food, we can only fish out the peppers as much as possible. I tried the taste and felt that although it was spicy, it was really delicious. The fish was very tender and fresh. In the end, I ate all the fish.

When you are full and have rested, continue to visit Dufujiang Pavilion on the Xiangjiang River.

The Jiangge building is newly renovated. From a distance, it has a very grand feeling. Walking by the river, the river breeze is a little cold. The river was dark at night, and the outline of Juzi Island was also faint. I could only hear the sound of waves beating against the bank and embankment. I couldn't see any scenery, and I was a little disappointed. We decided to go back to the hotel. We passed Huangxing Pedestrian Street, Tianxin Pavilion and Changsha Bamboo Slips Museum in the middle, and did not stop to take a closer look. The first day was tiring, so I went to bed early after returning to the hotel to wash up.

Visit Yueyang Tower the next day

I woke up naturally in the morning. I originally planned to visit Jinggang Ancient Town and Tongguan Kiln, but Mr. LP said that I had seen too much ancient town and couldn't get interested. After thinking about it, it seemed that in the past, bus routes had to change multiple times and took a long time. They were still more suitable for self-driving tours, but I gave up. In this way, I had to ask for help. I immediately turned on my mobile phone and looked at Changsha travel guides. I found that someone introduced me to Yueyang. Should I go to Yueyang to see Yueyang Tower? Looking at the transportation plan, it takes an hour and a half to get to Yueyang City by train from Changsha Railway Station, and it takes a bus to get there. It is still quite attractive. The plan was submitted to LP and it was approved without any suspense.

Then we went for breakfast first. We each had a big bowl of beef rice noodles. Although the soup was slightly spicy in the local area, it still felt quite spicy, but it was so spicy.

After breakfast, we took the bus to the train station. After collecting our tickets, we visited the inside and outside of the train station.

It is worthy of being a railway station in the provincial capital. It has the visual feel of a revolutionary holy land. Although it has been built for a long time, it is well maintained. The lobby is spacious and bright, there are many waiting seats, and the most important thing is that there are many mobile phone charging stations:)

The train was on time. We got on the train smoothly and arrived in Yueyang more than an hour later. The bus to Yueyang Tower was on the square in front of the station, making it very convenient to transfer.

Yueyang Tower is located on the west gate wall of the ancient city of Yueyang City, overlooking Dongting and Junshan Mountain in front. Since ancient times, it has been known as "Dongting World Water, Yueyang World Tower". As the only ancient building among the three famous buildings that maintains its original appearance, its unique helmet-top structure reflects the wisdom of ancient working people and the exquisite design and skills of skilled craftsmen. Fan Zhongyan, a well-known official in the Northern Song Dynasty, made Yueyang Tower famous in the world.

It is said that there is an activity in the scenic area to recite the full text of Yueyang Tower and free tickets to the scenic area, but I didn't encounter it on the day I went. Interested students can come prepared. There is a distance from the gate of the scenic spot to Yueyang Tower. In the middle of the distance, there is a Shuanggong Temple, mainly commemorating Fan Zhongyan and Teng Zijing. There are also two exhibition halls in the temple. One shows the construction and evolution of Yueyang Tower, and poems sung by famous people from past dynasties. The other shows the lives of Fan Zhongyan and Teng Zijing and their historical contributions to Yueyang Tower.

After visiting the Shuanggong Temple, continue to walk inside and you will see the magnificent Yueyang Tower.

These are also known as the "Three Famous Buildings in Jiangnan", together with the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, Hubei, and the Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Climbing Yueyang Tower and looking at Dongting River eight hundred miles away, the lake water is vast and soup, which makes people feel strong and intense. They can't help but think of "Yueyang Tower" in their hearts.

Further inside is Xiao Qiao's tomb. The area around Xiao Qiao's tomb is said to be the Zhou Yu Military Mansion of the Three Kingdoms. The tomb house was the garden of the military house at that time. The cemetery environment is very quiet, with lush flowers and trees, and two privet trees are planted on the top of the tomb. The tombstone in front of the tomb is about one meter high and says "Tomb of Xiao Qiao". There is a curtain wall in the cemetery, with the handwriting of Su Dongpo of the Song Dynasty engraved on the front: "Thinking about the years of Gong Jin, Xiao Qiao first married, and he was handsome and handsome." I couldn't help but sigh with all kinds of emotions.

It's time for free activities. Give a light of victory at Yueyang Gate and say goodbye to Yueyang Tower.

When I was using my mobile phone to find bus information, I accidentally discovered that there was a tomb of Lu Su near the Yueyang Tower Scenic Area. Lu Su's status in the Three Kingdoms was not low. We had to go and have a look. We walked over excitedly, and as a result, when we met the Iron General Gate, the nearby scenery felt like we had reached a demolition site. The place where a generation of heroes felt a bit desolate, so we didn't put the photos on it. At an intersection, I stumbled across Yueyang's public bicycle. The Yongan Xing used in Suzhou can also be used. That is very convenient. You can ride it and search for delicious food in this small city.

I rode my bike to the CBD of Yueyang, bought some specialties and brought it with me. Then I ate fish roe and fish soup in a restaurant. The main course was still my favorite yellow duck-I really got into it. The taste of the dishes was as delicious as ever, and everything was finished without surprise. After dinner, we headed straight to Yueyang Railway Station and returned to Changsha!

It was already past nine o'clock when I returned to Changsha, so I hurriedly returned to the hotel to rest.

On the third day, visit Juzizhou and view Yuelu Mountain

The biggest advantage of tourism in Changsha is that it costs very little on tickets. It is hard to imagine that such famous attractions as Juzizhou and Yuelu Mountain do not charge tickets. Is this another reason why we choose Changsha?

It's quite a rush to visit Juzizhou and Yuelu Mountain in one day. We hurriedly finished breakfast early in the morning and took the subway to Juzizhou. Juzizhou is located in the center of the Xiangjiang River in the urban area of Changsha. It is a long island. It traverses the center of the Xiangjiang River from south to north. To the west, you can see Yuelu Mountain. To the east is Changsha urban area, which is the largest sandbar in the Xiangjiang River. The subway can go to Jiangxinzhou of this size. It is estimated that this is the only place in the country.

Leaving the subway station is equivalent to entering the Juzizhou Scenic Area. You can choose to walk around on your own, or you can take a sightseeing bus in the scenic area. This kind of sightseeing bus is very similar to the small train in an amusement park. If you have time, of course, it's best to walk slowly by yourself. If you walk around the front sandbar and back sandbar by yourself, it will take you 4-5 hours, but we don't have that much time, so we can only spend money to buy time. This kind of sightseeing bus has several parking spots during its journey, and you can get on and off at any time, which is also convenient.

At the first stop when the sightseeing bus stops, you can see a large stone with "Qinyuanchun·Changsha" engraved on it in Mao Zedong's handwriting. Many people should have heard of this poem. Reciting this poem here, it seems that you can see the heroic scene of Mao Zedong here. Imagine him staring at the surging Xiangjiang River water heading north. Young Mao Zedong wrote the popular "Qinyuan Spring·Changsha" at the head of Juzizhou in Changsha, expressing his lofty ambition to worry about the world and help the world and save the people.

There are several museums on the continent, but for some unknown reason, they are not open. We can only see the scenery of flowers and plants along the way. There are a wide variety of trees, flowers and plants here, with scenery all year round. In late autumn, the most impressive thing is the orange trees everywhere. The oranges hang brightly on the branches, like small yellow lanterns. Very beautiful.

Go straight inside to the head of Orange Island and you will see the Young Art Statue of Mao Zedong. This is a must-take-photos attraction.

It feels so good to stand at the head of Juzizhou. I am blown by the river breeze, and I can't help but recite the idea of heading north of Xiangjiang River to Juzizhou... Then give LP a close-up of the head of the continent.

The historic moment is complete, so turn to Yuelu Mountain. Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area is just west of Juzizhou. The mountain has an altitude of 300.8 meters. It is the last peak of the 72 peaks of Hengshan Mountain in Nanyue. It is also one of the four major maple attractions in China. The other three are Xiangshan Mountain in Beijing, Qixia Mountain in Nanjing, Tianping Mountain in Suzhou.

From Juzizhou, you can transfer from subway to bus, or walk to the bridge to take bus, which is quite convenient. To go to Yuelu Mountain, you have to pass through Hunan University and the food street on campus. If your appetite is coming to trouble you again, you will be welcome.

The handsome Internet celebrity sesame cakes cannot be missed. There are many diners queuing up. After waiting for about ten minutes for a cake, the taste is okay.

Changsha's noodle soup looks quite similar to Suzhou's, but the toppings are completely different. They feel a little rough, so don't spray it if you don't like it.

After lunch, we walked through the beautiful campus of Hunan University and came to the Yuelu Academy, which we had long heard about. It is an ancient Chinese traditional academy building and belongs to one of the four famous academies in Chinese history. In the ninth year of Kaibao of the Northern Song Dynasty (976), Zhu Dong, the prefect of Tanzhou, officially established Yuelu Academy based on the establishment of schools by monks and donated funds from the government. The Yuelu Academy has experienced many wars in its history and has been destroyed seven times and built seven times. The main existing buildings are relics of the Qing Dynasty. Yuelu Academy, a thousand-year-old institution, is a historical record of the emergence of talents in Sanxiang. Many celebrities came from this place, especially the talents of the Hunan Army in the Qing Dynasty, such as Zeng Guofan, Zeng Guoquan, Zuo Zongtang, etc.

Yuelu Academy charges an entrance fee. It costs 50 yuan per person. I feel a little distressed. Since you are here, you have to enter.

There is also a Chinese Academy Museum in the Yuelu Academy. It is currently the only special museum in China that displays the history of Chinese academies and the history of culture and education. If you visit by, there are still many exhibits to see.

There are many scenic spots in the academy. The back door is connected to the uphill road of Yuelu Mountain. You can go up the mountain by walking back all the way.

The core attractions of Yuelu Mountain are basically close to Yuelu Academy, so we didn't climb too many mountains and visited several interesting points.

In autumn, the red maple jungle is still quite beautiful.

Aiwan Pavilion is located in Qingfeng Gorge at the foot of Yuelu Mountain. It was built in 1792. Its name comes from the words "Parking and Sitting in Love Maple Forest Evening" in Du Mu's seven-character quatrain "Journey in the Mountain." The pavilion on the east and west sides hangs from the lattice on the east and west sides with a red background and is gilded with gold. The inscription is made from the handwriting written by Li Da, then President of Hunan University, who asked Mao Zedong to write a special letter.

From September 1939 to August 1944, the Chinese army and the Japanese invaders conducted four large-scale fierce offensive and defensive battles in the Ninth Theater Area centered on Changsha. Under the command of Xue Yue, commander of the 9th Theater Area, the Chinese army actively organized defense, which frustrated the Japanese attack and caused serious casualties. Especially in the third Battle of Changsha, the Japanese army was defeated and the Chinese army achieved a major victory under the front blocking, side attack and pursuit of the Chinese army. The former site of the temporary command post of the Ninth Theater Command of the Changsha Battle, as well as various artillery positions and combat trenches, are preserved to this day with the same appearance. They are historical witnesses of the fierce battle and glorious victory in the Changsha Battle.

After visiting scenic spots such as Gulushan Temple and Huangxing Tomb, I was ready to return. I happened to be in the rush hour for work and school. The bus was a little crowded. I had a meal in Furong Square and happened to see a small economic supermarket. The price was much cheaper than the Carrefour opposite, so I hurriedly picked up a bunch of specialties.

Day 4 visit to the Hunan Province Museum

The highlight is finally here. Today, you can go to see the longing Xin Zuan, Min Fanglei, and T-shaped silk paintings. They are all at the Hunan Province Museum. This is a very modern museum in the country, at least my favorite one among the museums I have visited. Note: The museum is closed on Monday!

There are two main theme exhibitions here: "Hunan People-Sanxiang Historical and Cultural Exhibition" and "Changsha Mawangdui Han Tomb Exhibition".

In the Sanxiang historical and cultural display, there are many multimedia introductions, which comprehensively displays Hunan:

The first part "Homeland" shows what kind of people live in Hunan and how the current Hunan people came into being?

The second part,"Where do I come from"; explains how Hunan people obtain living resources?

The third part is "Dongting Fish and Rice Township": living conditions and related living customs in different historical periods,

The fourth part is "Footprints of Life"; finally, what is the spiritual temperament of Hunan people?

The fifth part is "Hunan Soul". The five parts are advanced layer by layer and integrated into each other, which naturally achieves the purpose of "seeing people, objects and spirit" for the exhibition.

The dish Fanglei makes people feel the highly developed bronze skills of our ancestors, with meticulous patterns and beautiful shapes, and they love it.

Through exquisite exhibits and display methods, people can clearly understand the context of Hunan's development and feel very good.

After visiting the Sanxiang historical and cultural exhibitions, there is the even more exciting display of the Han Tomb at Mawangdui, Changsha. The following are quoted passages to supplement learning knowledge: The Han Tomb at Mawangdui in Changsha excavated from 1972 to 1974 was the tomb of three members of the family of Li Cang, the Prime Minister of the Changsha State of the Western Han Dynasty and Marquis Li Cang. A total of more than 3,000 precious cultural relics were unearthed. It is the world's most important archaeological discovery in the 20th century. The well-preserved tomb structure and rich funerary objects are a complete presentation of the Han Dynasty lifestyle and funeral concepts. More than 700 pieces of exquisite lacquerware with complex craftsmanship reflect the brilliant achievements of the lacquer industry in the Han Dynasty; more than 500 pieces of finely woven and beautiful silk clothes strongly prove the record of the "Seres" in Western documents; more than 50 "Encyclopedia"-style bamboo and silk documents inherit the knowledge and wisdom of the ancient philosophers; the mysterious colorful coffin and silk paintings contain the fantasy of the Han Dynasty to ascend to heaven and the desire for eternal life; Like a thousand-year-old relic in a dream, it has created a miracle of human anti-corrosion technology... The Mawangdui Han Tomb is a window for people to understand the social style of 2200 years ago and is known as a benchmark for historical civilization in the early Han Dynasty.

The "Changsha Mawangdui Han Tomb Exhibition" has an exhibition area of 5,243.8 square meters. Through more than a thousand precious exhibits blending history and art, it uses story narrative techniques to depict a picture of the life of the Marquis's family during his lifetime. After his death, he was buried strictly in accordance with rituals and took away the needs of life in the world after his death. It reflects the people's cherishing of life and the multi-dimensional view of the universe in the early Han Dynasty, and displays the high material civilization and spiritual civilization achieved by China at that time in a cross-section. as well as scientific and technological achievements and major contributions in the history of world civilization. It is divided into the preface hall and four units: shocking excavation, life and art, bamboo and silk collection, and the dream of eternal life, which are divided into three floors.

During the exhibition and visit of the Han Tomb in Mawangdui in Changsha, my favorite ones were the volunteers from the museum. These volunteers were very teacher-like and had a passionate explanation. They took us to a very detailed understanding of all the Han Tomb in Mawangdui in Mawangdui. The exhibits, as well as the relevant historical background stories, made us feel that we have gained a lot. Thank you very much.

The museum's export is cultural and creative products. Many of the products are well designed and you can take some of them as souvenirs.

It was almost time. In order not to delay the train, I ate rice noodles at a time-honored brand opposite the museum, took a few plum vegetable and pork cakes, and rushed to Changsha South Railway Station. After 6 hours of bumps, I returned home around 9 p.m.

The itinerary of the past few days is very tight. I like Changsha's delicious food, history and culture very much. My trip to Changsha is over, but I should come again.